March is National Nutrition Month and Hendricks Regional Health is supporting nutrition across Hendricks County.
Hendricks Regional Health’s registered dietitians strive to provide patients with a healthier eating lifestyle by helping them develop better eating habits, through education, counseling and other services including patient meal service, nutrition education, nutritional assessment and a variety of nutrition programs.
Nutrition staff members are involved with a variety of community-based nutrition education programs, including screenings that are offered on a regular and as-requested basis.
Nutrition counseling is a benefit of many health insurance plans and is a covered service by Medicare for those managing diabetes. Nutrition services are available at the Danville campus and at the Hendricks Regional Health YMCA in Avon.
Diabetes Services
The Hendricks Regional Health Center for Diabetes Excellence helps patients learn how to manage and live well with diabetes. The Center for Diabetes Excellence is recognized by The Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists and works with patients on:
- Diabetes Resources
- Blood sugar monitoring
- Oral medication management
- Insulin management
- Exercise recommendations
- Setting goals
- Nutrition and meal planning
- Coping strategies
- Preventing complications
Specialized Services
- Insulin pump therapy education
- Continuous Glucose Monitoring
- Monthly diabetes support group
https://www.hendricks.org/center-for-diabetes-excellence
Sports Nutrition Counseling
At Hendricks Regional Health, our board-certified sports dietitian will work with you to customize a strategy that meets your specific goals. We apply the science of sports nutrition to create a plan that delivers optimum benefits to help you safely reach your highest potential. Hendricks Regional Health offers a 15-minute appointment for only $25.
BodyGem® Indirect Calorimeter
BodyGem® Indirect Calorimeter is a way for a Hendricks Regional Health registered dietitian to accurately determine a daily calorie intake range specific to a person based on their resting metabolic rate. This NON-Invasive test only takes 10 minutes and will be followed by 20 minutes of nutrition education to help you reach your individual goal.
Bariatrics/Weight Loss
Hendricks Regional Health partners with St. Vincent Bariatric Center of Excellence for bariatric surgery (those with a body mass index above 40, or BMI of 35 or above with one or more obesity-related health conditions) can have pre- and post-operative bariatric services, such as laboratory tests, performed at Hendricks Regional Health.
Surgical candidates must undergo a number of diagnostic tests and procedures, and participate in a medically supervised weight loss program, before proceeding to surgery. The Hendricks Regional Health bariatric and weight loss program is overseen by the physicians of Hendricks Endocrinology and Diabetes Specialists.
Lifesteps ®
Hendricks Regional Health offers Lifesteps®; a comprehensive 16-week weight management course that focuses on cognitive behavioral change with the help of a Registered Dietitian.
Lifesteps ® is appropriate for a wide-ranging audience of people who want to lose weight for any number of reasons. It’s for people:
- With medical conditions, such as prediabetes or diabetes, hypertension, knee and joint issues, sleep apnea or any condition where losing weight – even small amounts – can make a big difference.
- Who suffer from “diet burnout” and have tried numerous diets without success.
- Who simply want to look and feel better.
Meals on Wheels
Meals on Wheels of Hendricks County is a non-profit organization that promotes good health, independence and eases loneliness for homebound seniors in our community. Volunteers deliver meals to those who cannot prepare meals for themselves due to illness, disability or age. A team of registered dietitians at Hendricks Regional Health create a 7 week rotating menu to ensure variety. Meals are prepared by Hendricks Regional kitchen staff while the meals are distributed throughout the community by volunteer drivers.
https://www.hcmealsonwheels.org
Nutrition Blogs
Check out informative blog posts including recipes here https://www.hendricksblog.org/category/health-and-wellness/nutrition/
Health Events
Visit www.hendricks.org/events to learn more about nutrition focused education classes and events.
To learn more about Hendricks Regional Health’s nutrition services visit https://www.hendricks.org/nutrition
